Letter by letter: 화요일
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 화요일 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 화 | ㅎ + ㅘ | ㅎ h, ㅘ wa |
| 요 | ㅇ + ㅛ | ㅇ silent, ㅛ yo |
| 일 | ㅇ + ㅣ + ㄹ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i, ㄹ l (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
GㅎHㅗKㅏDㅇYㅛDㅇLㅣFㄹ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Tuesday" in Korean?
화요일 (hwayoil): 화 = fire.
How do you pronounce 화요일?
It sounds like "hwayoil".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20